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Acupuncture "Kidney Jing is the basis for Kidney Qi"  Bookmark and Share  
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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points


Channels
Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)


Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)


The Extra Points

Acu Point SP-02 (Da Du) Great Metropolis

Previous PointNext Point  Acupuncture Points on the Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin
  • Acupuncture Point Five Elements  Ying-Spring & Fire Point

Actions:
  • Regulates the Spleen
  • Resolves dampness and damp-heat
  • Harmonizes the middle jiao and clears heat
Indications:
  • Abdominal distension, gastric pain, constipation, febrile diseases with anhidrosis.
Location (CAM):
  • On the medial side of the great toe, distal and inferior to the first metatarsodigital joint, in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin.
Location (AMOA):
  • On the medial side of the big toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarso-phalangeal joint.
Needling Method:
  • Puncture perpendicularly 0.1-0.3 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

SP-02 (Da Du) Ratings




 
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